we are planning a trip and we have someone going who uses a wheelchair. Is it easy to get around? He wants to go to the Vietnam Wall and Arlington Cemetary, and those are the first 2 on our list. Then it will be the Smithsonian. We are limited for time and I think these 3 will be all we have time for. Thank you.
2006-10-14 00:58:05 · 6 answers · asked by Mimiat41 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
i grew up near washington dc...you will have a blast...the museums are near each other and will be wheelchair accessible..there are elevators in the museums...the vietnam wall is outside so walking by it will be easy...and arlington cemetary from what i remember is on an upward hill so it might be kind of hard going up...i went there after pres. kennedy died...and so i was little and that may be why i remember the hill...but if you stay on the mall with the smithsonian you can see other museums there ...the frier gallery of art which has really gorgeous oriental art..there is an arboretum that is across the grass from the smithsonian that is really really nice...and from the smithsonian you can walk a couple of blocks to the white house...
so...have a great time....washington dc is soooo much fun....
2006-10-14 07:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by showflypi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery are both outdoors and are configured with wide paths - a wheelchair should be no problem.
As for the Smithsonian - well, depending on which museum you go to (the Smithsonian is actually made up of several edifices, including Air & Space, Natural History and American History), the buildings are wheelchair accessible but the more popular museums can get very congested.
2006-10-14 01:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Gremlin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DC is one of the most ADA-compliant cities you can find. They're constantly re-doing sidewalks to add corner cuts, so wheelchairs can use them. Metro (the subway system) has elevators, and good safety features like bubble bumps on the platforms for the blind.
There is no single place called "the Smithsonian." The Smithsonian actually comprises a number of museums (and some outdoor things).
The World War II Memorial is also very accessible.
You should have no major problems. I hope you enjoy your visit to our town.
2006-10-14 08:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of DC is Wheelchair ready.
Including the WHOLE Metro System.
2006-10-14 14:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes thanx to ADA rules
2006-10-14 01:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It better be, with ADA and all!
2006-10-14 01:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋